Mobile Dental Intelligence Center

ABSTRACT

The Mobile Dental Intelligence Center (MobiDIC) will roll up alongside the patient&#39;s Bedside or Chairside where Oral Hygiene can be performed by the patient&#39;s Caregiver, with no need to have a sink or basin in the area. Using the MobiDIC the Caregiver will be able to brush the patient&#39;s teeth, rinse and suction the patient&#39;s mouth at the Bedside or Chairside; also the Caregiver will monitor the patients Vital Signs. The unit&#39;s unique cylindrical design makes it easy for the Caregiver to wipe clean and disinfect the unit. The air, water, suction and power supply hoses are internal to the unit reducing cord entanglement and trip hazards. The MobiDIC allows the Caregiver the ability to easily connect various medical monitoring devices including Intra and Extra Oral Cameras capturing images of the patient&#39;s mouth inside and the patient&#39;s general appearance. All MobiDIC innovations will facilitate assessing the patient&#39;s current general health.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The invention relates generally to a portable dental unit that canprovide the majority of basic tools and instruments necessary for oralhygiene maintenance and vital sign monitoring. The objective of thepresent invention is to provide caregivers of disabled, bedridden andincapacitated patients with the ability to conveniently provide adequateand timely oral hygiene to the patient. Additionally, the invention willprovide caregivers the ability to monitor and report on the patient'svital signs. The present invention may be utilized for a daily regimenof oral hygiene and to check the vital signs of the patients throughcare delivered by the caregiver.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Present day, the global population is aging and people are living longerlives due to rapid advances in medicine, which now grants physicians themeans to prolong life by providing effective treatment for what wereonce fatal diseases. The internet has helped to make the world'spopulation become smarter, in regards to taking care of one's overallhealth and finding ways to improve health outcomes through preventivemedicine.

Although the population worldwide is aging and living longer, many inour population suffer from incapacitating illnesses that leave thempartially or completely disabled. Hence, the rapid increase in homehealthcare, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, andrehabilitation facilities etc.

Many in the country's aging population are receiving the basic nursingcare they require on a daily basis in these types of settings. Such careincludes: feeding, cleaning, medication delivery, transportation, andbasic personal hygiene, which, more often than not, do not include basicdental/oral hygiene care. Caretakers often forget about or neglect OralHealth when they are tending to the overall health of the person theyare delivering care to. This is not the caretaker's fault; it is aresult of the under-emphasis on good oral health and its relationship tooverall health in our society. Most medical school students receivelittle if any training on the oral cavity and the relationship of themouth to the rest of the human body. The oral cavity/mouth is a majororgan of the human body, and is the only portal or gateway food, goodnutrition, and hence good health.

Many in the medical and dental communities are starting to realize theimportance of good oral/dental health in the total health of the humanbody. Many medical schools are starting to expand their curriculumsproviding students with a more robust knowledge of oral/dental healthand its relationship to the total health of the humans' species.

More and more in-depth research is underway, and finding important linksbetween conditions common to the mouth and their relationship tosystemic conditions in the rest of the body. The relationship betweendiabetes, a systemic condition and periodontal disease in the mouth hasbeen established through copious research and published peer-reviewedarticles.

It is an objective of the present invention to put the appropriateemphasis on good oral/dental health as an integral component of goodoverall health. The present invention will provide caregivers ofdisabled, bedridden and incapacitated patients a portableinstrumentation platform with the ability to conveniently provideadequate and timely oral/dental hygiene to the patient on a regularbasis along with vital sign monitoring.

The invention may be marketed at organizations and entities such as:Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Mentally & PhysicallyDisabled Patients who require caregivers in-home, Remote MilitaryMedical facilities and other Locations, Hospitals (Public/Private/VAwith incapacitated/critical patients, Dental Assisting/Medical AssistingTrade Schools, Nursing Schools, Inpatient Rehabilitation Centers, andMental Health Facilities with Disabled Patients

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a portable instrumentation platform equippedwith a variety of dental tools and related equipment, designed to allowa caregiver the ability to provide oral hygiene maintenance. Thecaregiver will be able to monitor the patient's vital signs and ifnecessary, provide timely information to the patient's physician ordentist. The caregiver can utilize the intraoral/extraoral camera totake pictures inside and outside of the patient's mouth, and relay thatinformation to the healthcare professional electronically via a securenetwork.

The present invention is designed to be easily cleaned and disinfected.It is also designed for simplicity, it is meant to make it easy for thecaregiver to provide oral hygiene care at the patient's chairside orbedside.

The caregiver using the present invention, with appropriate training,should be able to brush the patient's teeth, rinse the patient's mouth,and deliver a mouthwash rinse right at the patient's bedside/chairside.Additionally, the caregiver will have all the tools necessary toaccurately monitor the patient's vital signs.

This device is design to improve the oral health and monitor the overallhealth of the patient. The goal would be to enhance the caregiver'sability to attend to the overall health and welfare of the patient,which includes providing daily oral hygiene maintenance.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts the front view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 depicts the back view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 depicts the side view of the present invention.

FIG. 4 depicts the top view of the present invention, through the handleand unit supply platform.

FIG. 5 depicts an exploded, interior mechanical view of the presentinvention.

FIG. 6 depicts the reservoir view of the present invention.

FIG. 7 depicts the lower base view of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart depicting the constituent relationship of thecompartment features.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart depicting the possible methodologies for chargingthe battery, including the solar panels.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart depicting the water flow in relation to thereservoirs.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart depicting the intraoral/extraoral camerasub-processes.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart depicting the sub-processes pertaining to thefuturistic robotic arm.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describingselected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limitthe scope of the present invention.

In the present invention, a mobile dental unit comprises of: acylindrically arranged housing, a center support pole and distributioncenter for wiring and supply/lines hoses, a set of compartment features,a set of supply hoses, an optional intraoral/extraoral camera, alightweight materials composition and arrangement process, a set ofsolar panels, a fold down handle, a digital clock/room temperaturedisplay, a mouthwash reservoir, a toothbrush rinse, amotherboard/computer nerve center, a supply platform, an air compressor,a suction pump, a dirty water reservoir, a clean water reservoir, a setof reservoir drains, a clean water reservoir level indicator, a dirtywater reservoir level indicator, a water pump, a height adjustor, arechargeable means of electrical power supply, a main power supplyindicator, a set of USB/data port attachments, a set of supply hose/lineattachments, a set of USB ports, a blood pressure and pulse indicator, atoothbrush timer, an On/Off/Pause indicator, a reset button, a back viewdigital display/digital display, a retractable power cord wall plug, avariable speed electric toothbrush, a set of 360 degree rotating andextendable wheels, a digital display swivel, a set of biofilmcontamination sensors, a set of data connection capabilities, a remotecontrol, an optional robotic arm for beverage dispensing and toolmanipulation, and a set of peripheral items, to include but not limitedto an attachable computer monitor.

Notably, some of these components/processes may themselves be comprisedof other subcomponents/sub-processes, which will be described in detaillater in this disclosure.

The first major component/process of the present invention is thecylindrically arranged housing. Notably, the housing is not in the formof a rectangular prism, which is common for most dental units. Thecylindrical arrangement makes the present invention more portable, aswell as easier to clean and disinfect. The streamlined ergonomic designrenders the unit easy to manipulate and handle for the caregiver. Supplylines/hoses and instrumentation are self-contained inside thecylindrical housing, described in the next section.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the centersupport pole and distribution center for wiring and supply lines/hoses.Unlike the majority of dental units, the supply hoses are housed in acentral column. The hoses are neither exposed nor dangling. Thismitigates the chances of entanglement with nearby objects, which iscommon with conventional dental units.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the set ofcompartment features. This set is comprised of compartment dividers,ventilation holes, compartment latches, and storage compartment doors.This is depicted in FIGS. 6 and 8.

The compartment dividers are interior walls, which divide sections ofthe present invention's interior. The compartments formed act as extrastorage space for attachable equipment, such as the camera,blood-pressure cuff, thermometer, pulse oximeter, etc.

There are ventilation holes as part of the compartment features. Theseare used for air exchange to the various compartments.

Each compartment has a latch. This is a closure for the individualcompartments.

The last feature of the compartments is the set of storage compartmentdoors providing a plurality of access openings.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the set ofsupply lines/hoses. These are industry-standard retractable servicecords, which provide air and/or water syringe capabilities and alsosupport the toothbrush, suction and other mechanical parts.

The next major component/process of the present invention is theoptional intraoral/extraoral camera. The user can utilize the camera totake pictures inside and outside the patient's mouth. The user can relaythat information to the healthcare professional electronically via asecure network.

The next major component/process of the present invention is thelightweight materials composition and arrangement process. Whilematerials composition normally does not factor into patentability, itmatters here due to the needs of the invention.

Notably, there may be arrangement features, with an industry-standardlightweight, load-bearing efficient framework. The materials compositionwill be structurally sound but lightweight. The present invention as awhole should be easily portable via the rotating wheels, and thecaregiver, without difficulty, can manipulate the present invention.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the set ofsolar panels. The user has the option to recharge the main power sourceusing solar energy. In the invention's preferred embodiment, the solarrecharge panels are located adjacent to the handle, on the presentinvention's exterior. These are depicted in FIG. 3. These solar panelscan be used to recharge the main power source if sufficient sunlight isavailable.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the folddown handle. This is an industry-standard fold down handle with theability to flip either up or down depending on usage. It comprises of ahandle bar with hinges or axles on both sides.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the digitalclock/room temperature display. This is a combination digital clock androom temperature indicator. This functions as a dual-display in theinvention's preferred embodiment. Alternative or future embodiments mayutilize more displays or attributes, depending on the evolving needs ofthe industry.

The next major component/process of the present invention is themouthwash reservoir. This is a container for storing mouthwash. It mustbe able to store the liquid with minimal evaporation of alcohol, topreserve the properties of the mouthwash fluid itself. The mouthwash canbe dispensed via supply/lines and connectors for use.

The next major component/process of the present invention is thetoothbrush rinse. This is a small component which projects a stream ofwater, used for cleaning out debris from the electric toothbrushes.Fluid from this small component will drain via supply lines/hoses to thedirty water reservoir.

The next major component/process of the present invention is themotherboard/computer nerve center. This is the area of the inventionthat houses the CPU or CPUs. This computer nerve center in theinvention's preferred embodiment will have a motherboard with its owncompartment. The motherboard will be configured to handle thecomputer-related demands of this present invention as per standardcomputer engineering functionality. This can be seen in FIG. 1.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the unitsupply platform. The unit supply platform functions as a central hub ornerve center for the present invention. This is the place where the bulkof the connections to this unit will take place. All supply hoseconnections and USB data port connections will be made through thissupply platform. These connections are discussed later in thisdisclosure.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the aircompressor. This is depicted in FIG. 5. The air compressor's function isto push air up and out of the present invention to the extendable supplyline/hose. Transport of both air and water will occur through the samesupply line/hose and attach to the air/water syringe. This will producean air/water spray, which is used to thoroughly rinse the patient'smouth.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the suctionpump. The suction pump will provide the suction pressure necessary toremove water and small particles of debris from the patient's mouthafter rinsing. The suction pump will be attached to an extendable supplyhose that will rest on the supply platform, and may connect to adisposable suction tip, which can easily be inserted and removed fordisposal.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the dirtywater reservoir. Notably, this is detachable. This reservoir can also bedrained without removing it from its emplacement. The reservoirs willhave the ability to tilt out for ease of filling and flushing. The drainplug at the base of the reservoir should be connectable to a drain hosefor ease of drainage. In the invention's preferred embodiment, thereservoir is a transparent or translucent container, with volumemeasures visible from the outside looking in.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the cleanwater reservoir. Notably, this is also detachable. This can also bedrained without removing it from its emplacement. Notably, thisreservoir supports the use of distilled water but potable water is alsoacceptable. In the invention's preferred embodiment, this reservoir isalso a transparent or translucent container, with volume measuresvisible from the outside looking in.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the set ofreservoir drains. In the invention's preferred embodiment, there is afirst reservoir drain and a second reservoir drain. These are for theclean water reservoir and dirty water reservoir, respectively.

As mentioned, the reservoirs should have the ability to tilt out forease of filling and flushing. The drain plug at the base of thereservoir should be connectable to a drain hose for ease of draining thereservoir. In this process, the upper reservoir drains into the dirtywater reservoir. This is depicted in FIG. 10.

In the invention's preferred embodiment, there is a female-to-maleattachment for ease of draining into the dirty water reservoircontainer, which will be used for emptying and disposal of fluid.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the cleanwater reservoir level indicator. This was mentioned earlier as beingintegrated into the reservoir as simple volume measures. In theinvention's preferred embodiment this may be a simple series ofmeasuring lines, on a transparent gauge. In alternative or futureembodiments of the invention, this may be electronic or use a mechanicalmeasuring method.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the dirtywater reservoir level indicator. This was mentioned earlier as beingintegrated into the reservoir as simple volume measures. This is nearlyidentical to the clean water reservoir level indicator except it is usedfor the dirty water. The key possible difference is that in electricalor mechanical embodiments of the invention, this indicator may includefilters or sheaths to prevent contamination or accumulation ofpotentially clogging material.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the waterpump. The function of this pump is to transfer water from the cleanwater reservoir up and out the present invention's main body, and intothe extendable supply line/hose, which will attach to anindustry-standard air/water syringe.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the heightadjustor. In the invention's preferred embodiment this is anindustry-standard telescoping height system. In the invention'spreferred embodiment, this height adjustor system is located at thebottom of the present invention. Alternative or future embodiments ofthe invention may utilize different means of height adjustment, such asa crank and screw or automatic.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the longlife rechargeable main power source. In the invention's preferredembodiment, the rechargeable battery will be used to power all functionsrelated to the present invention, while it is away from a wall outlet.The present invention can also be directly powered through connection toa wall outlet. If given enough sunlight, the set of solar panels may beable to provide power as well. This is depicted in FIG. 9.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the mainpower source indicator. In the invention's preferred embodiment, thecolors of the indicator may be red, yellow, or green. In alternative orfuture embodiments of the invention, the indicator may use a differentdisplay with finer granularity to more accurately depict the remainingpower level. The indicator may utilize quantifiable numbers instead ofcolors in such embodiments.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the set ofUSB/data port attachments. These are depicted in FIG. 2. These includebut are not limited to: thermometer, blood pressure cuff, and pulseoximeter. In the invention's preferred embodiment these may be storedinside the interior compartments.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the mainsupply platform. This acts as a docking area for the caregiver's medicaldevices and instruments.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the set ofsupply line/hose attachments. Notably, these are separate from theUSB/data port attachments. They attach to one of the hoses connected tothe supply platform. These attachments include but are not limited toelectric toothbrushes.

The electric toothbrush that attaches to the unit will have variablespeed. In the invention's preferred embodiment, the available speeds arehigh, medium, or low. Alternative or future embodiments of the inventionmay have finer granularity of control.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the set ofUSB ports or other forms of data ports. As mentioned these ports areconnection points for thermometers, blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter,intraoral/extraoral camera, etc. These tools form a retrofit biosensorsuite, plugged into the data ports. There will be accompanying softwareto support the USB ports and their connected devices, with possiblecustom firmware and drivers.

Notably, alternative or future embodiments of the invention may supportother attached devices. One such device may be a portable glucosemonitor of the finger-prick type with a display. Alternative or futureembodiments of the invention may support a similar device forcholesterol testing.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the bloodpressure and/or pulse indicator. This component warrants separatemention because of its importance in detecting a patient's bloodpressure and heart rate.

The next major component/process of the present invention is thetoothbrush timer. In the invention's preferred embodiment, this is acountdown clock for two minutes. At the conclusion of the duration thetimer will sound an alarm. Alternative or future embodiments may utilizea different timed duration or time measuring device.

The next major component/process of the present invention is theOn/Off/Pause indicator. These are industry-standard buttons for settingthe state of the present invention. “On” will activate the presentinvention, “Off” will deactivate it, and “Pause” will halt processes butnot turn off the machine.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the resetbutton. This will reboot the present invention.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the backview digital display/digital display. This is an illuminated display,which will show all information regarding the patient's vital signs,such as blood pressure, temperature, etc. It will also display anyinformation regarding the status of the unit, such as reservoir fluidlevels, power status, and Wi-Fi/Internet connection status whereapplicable, etc.

The next major component/process of the present invention is theretractable power cord wall plug and a retractable power cord. This isdepicted in FIG. 7. In the invention's preferred embodiment this is an8-12 foot retractable power cord. It will come standard with the unit,with the option for purchase of an extension power cord if additionallength is required. Notably, there is built-in surge protection.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the set ofextendable wheels. In the invention's preferred embodiment the wheelshave a 3″ diameter. The wheels will have 360-degree rotation, and extendout to 3″ from the base. The wheelbase will be wide to maximizestability, with a diameter of 18″ in the invention's preferredembodiment. Alternative or future embodiments of the invention mayutilize different dimensions depending on the evolving needs of theindustry.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the displayswivel. This is depicted in FIG. 4. This allows the back view digitaldisplay/digital display to rotate, possibly via an arm extension. Thisallows both the user and the patient to view images and readouts withease.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the set ofbiofilm contamination sensors. These ensure biofilms have notcontaminated the lines. This detection can be automated, and the set cancomprise of internal sensors with notification components inside thehose.

If the sensor is disposable, it can possibly include a “change sensor”indicator for when the sensor becomes old.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the set ofdata connection capabilities. In the invention's preferred embodimentthis comprises of both Internet capability as well as Bluetoothfunctionality.

In terms of Internet capability, the present invention can be Wi-Ficapable. It may support laptop connection and/or docking, and supportsindustry-standard Ethernet cords for network connection.

In addition there is Bluetooth functionality. This is primarily used forthe remote controller and streaming data feeds from the attacheddevices. Notably, all electronic connection via Wi-Fi would requireindustry-standard cybersecurity measures to preserve the confidentialityof Patient Health Information (PHI).

The remote controller is discussed later in this disclosure. The remotecontrol and feed may be utilized or viewed via a mobile device, such asa smartphone or tablet. The Bluetooth functionality may also be utilizedas Internet capability if it is used as dial-up Internet access.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the remotecontrol. This is a software process allowing the user to use theBluetooth functionality as a connection means between a mobile devicesuch as smartphone or tablet, and the present invention. The mobiledevice can thus act as a wireless remote control unit through relevantsoftware processes. Data can be viewed and attachment tools may becontrolled in this manner. Notably, alternative or future embodiment ofthe invention may include the support of infrared signals instead ofBluetooth. The infrared control may be standalone, or possibly aretrofit device for a mobile device.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the roboticarm for beverage dispensing and instrument manipulation. It may possessphalanges-type subcomponents. Notably, the arm may be used to performteeth-brushing actions on the patient. This is depicted in FIG. 12.

It is important to note that the robotic arm is a complex subcomponentwith its own constituent subcomponents and sub-processes, described asfollows.

The arm will be able to grasp an electric toothbrush and deliver it to apatient's mouth for performing oral hygiene.

The hand of the robotic arm will be able to place the thermometer in thepatient's mouth to obtain a temperature reading. The arms will also beable to place and remove the pulse oximeter on the patient's finger toread a patient's pulse.

The hand of the arm will be able to hold and manipulate the variablespeed electric toothbrush in the patient's mouth, moving the electrictoothbrush in a pre-programmed pattern based on the geography of thepatient's mouth.

The intraoral/extraoral camera will take pictures of the inside and theoutside of the patient's mouth and store images in the presentinvention's memory bank in the nerve center, to be retrieved and used bythe arm to manipulate the electric toothbrush in specific motions basedon the geography of the patients mouth.

The present invention will have built in indicators that can pinpointproblems within the system, to expedite maintenance and repairs asneeded.

The electric toothbrush will have a slip-resistant grip to make iteasier for the human hand and the arm to grip.

The present invention will have the ability to shut itself down after aset period of non-use, this will conserve energy and protect againstpower surges.

The present invention can have optional voice activation much like theiPhone and its Siri persona assistant; this will allow the invention tocommunicate with those around her.

The present invention will have the option to carry out various tasksbased on voice activation.

The present invention will be ergonomically designed to the greatestextent possible for ease of use.

The robotic hands on the arm will be able to pick up the intraoralcamera, deliver it to the patient's mouth, and snap pictures based onremote manipulation by a user near the unit.

The robotic arms should have 360-degree rotation capabilities at alljoints, namely the shoulder, elbow and hand.

The next major component/process of the present invention is the set ofperipheral items. These are not directly related components of thepresent invention, but can be considered to be part of the presentinvention's overall usage system. These may include marketing productsand equipment, including but not limited to: a caregiver training videoon recorded media, reservoir-cleaning solutions, disinfectant wipes,etc.

Herein follows a description of the usage of the present invention.

The present invention is intended to be rolled up right alongside thepatient bedside or chair so that the caregiver, with no need to have asink or basin at the patient chair or bedside, can perform proper oralhygiene. While the present invention is alongside the patient, thecaregiver can provide a host of vital sign assessments to gauge andreport on the patients overall health condition i.e., blood pressure,temperature, pulse, oxygen saturation, blood sugar, cholesterol etc. Anintraoral/extraoral camera can also be attached to the presentinvention, providing a picture and vital information about the conditionof the patient's mouth and general appearance. This information can beprovided to a dentist/physician for consultation and treatment as deemednecessary. This is depicted in FIG. 11. The patient can view thepictures taken with the intraoral/extraoral camera using a monitor,which will help to facilitate the patient's education regarding theiroral health and general health condition. A variety of externalattachments can be plugged directly into the present invention tomonitor and assess the vital signs and general health of the patient.

One of the three fluid reservoirs attached to the unit will hold cleanpotable water to be used to rinse and clean the patients mouth afterbrushing, the other large reservoir will be used to store dirty watersuctioned from the patients mouth after brushing and rinsing hasoccurred. The third and smaller reservoir will have two separatecompartments one compartment will hold mouthwash that can be dispensedfor patient use, and suctioned back into the dirty water reservoir. Theother compartment will be used to rinse the patient toothbrush after useand prior to storage; the water in this reservoir will be suctioned outinto the larger dirty water reservoir for proper disposal. The presentinvention will house several mechanical devices designed to move fluid,such as water and/or mouthwash, and air through the present invention.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferredembodiment, it is to be understood that many other possiblemodifications and variations can be made without departing from thespirit and scope of the invention. Obvious changes, modifications, andsubstitutions may be made by those skilled in the art to achieve thesame purpose the invention. The exemplary embodiments are merelyexamples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. It isintended that the present invention cover all other embodiments that arewithin the scope of the descriptions and their equivalents.

1. The Mobile Dental Intelligence Center (MobiDIC) invention comprisingof: a. a 360 degree rotating extendable wheel; b. broad wheel baseenhancing unit stability; c. long-life rechargeable electrical powersupply (such as a Rechargeable Battery); d. rechargeable power supplystorage compartment; e. various unit compartments; f. retractable powercord; g. supply storage compartment at wheel base; h. unit heightadjustment lever; i. clean water reservoir; j. self-cleaning dirty waterreservoir; k. supply lines/hoses; l. suction pump; m. air compressor; n.water pump; o. unit control module (mother board); p. unit controlmodule compartment; q. unit supply platform with USB ports and otherconnections for linkage of external delivery and health monitoringdevices to the MobiDIC Unit; r. fold down handle with grip; s. dualsolar panels on opposite sides of the unit; t. inter-unit supplyline/hose chamber; u. Intra/Extra-Oral camera; v. electric toothbrush;w. attachable computer monitor; x. PC or tablet compatibility; y. Wi-Ficapability; z. blue-tooth capability; aa. swivel digital display screen;bb. air-water syringe connector; cc. air/water syringe dd. overallcylindrical design; ee. mouthwash reservoir; ff. toothbrush rinse; gg.set of reservoir drains; hh. toothbrush timer; ii. biofilm contaminationsensors; jj. retractable power cord wall plug; kk. voice activationtechnology; and ll. Hand-held remote controller which allows Caregiversthe ability to move the unit remotely to the patient's bedside orchairside.
 2. The MobiDIC invention of claim 1 comprising of its uniquedesign and all stated components provides the Patient's Caregiver withadditional healthcare innovations to take care of the patient that isunable to care for themselves due to disability, advanced failinghealth, incapacitation and other conditions that limit or preventphysical movement of the patient, all designs of the MobiDIC will bemanufactured with the following, not all inclusive, basic concepts atthe foundation of the design: ease of use, ease ofcleaning/disinfection, light-weight for ease of mobility, ease ofaccessibility to mechanical parts, expediting maintenance and repair,and last but not least, ease of adaptation of the unit to new andrelevant advances in rapidly changing technologies.
 3. The Mobile DentalIntelligence Center (MobiDIC) of claim 1 comprising; a. said 360 degreerotating extendable wheels; b. said unit remote controller and; c. thefoldable handle with rubberized grip will allow the unit to movemanually or remotely in any direction as controlled by the Caregivermanually or remotely using the controller.
 4. The MobiDIC unit of claim1 comprising: a. said long-life rechargeable electrical power supply; b.said rechargeable power supply storage compartment; c. said retractablepower cord and; d. the dual solar panels on the opposite side of unit.The compartment will allow for the safe storage of the rechargeableelectrical power supply with two methods of charging the power supply byelectricity or solar power.
 5. The invention of claim 1 comprising ofsaid unit height adjustment lever will allow the MobiDIC unit to adjustfrom its standard height up to additional heights that are ergonomicallyacceptable to the Caregiver that will be delivering care to the patient,future designs of the unit will allow for remote height adjustment usingfuture advances in this type of technology.
 6. The MobiDIC invention ofclaim 1 wherein said clean water reservoir attaches internally to thewater pump and air compressor allowing fresh water and air to be pumpedup through the unit, via internal supply lines/hoses, through the supplyplatform and supply hose connector ultimately to the patient's mouththrough an Air/Water syringe connector that will spray air and water inthe patient's mouth for rinsing and ultimate removal using thedisposable suction tip.
 7. The MobiDIC invention of claim 1 wherein saidself-cleaning dirty water reservoir is attached to the unit, the suctionpump with its supply line/hose will connect to the dirty water reservoirallowing dirty water/fluid from the patient's mouth to be suctioned upthrough a disposable suction tip into the connector hose and downthrough the supply platform, to the internal suction supply line/hosewhich will carry the dirty water/fluid to the dirty water reservoir forultimate disposal, via the reservoir drain.
 8. The MobiDIC unit of claim1 comprising of said air compressor and the water pump will havesufficient function and power to move air and water up through theunit's components via component supply lines/hoses, and to the patient'smouth for proper rinsing, via the air/water syringe attachment or afunctionally comparable component, after oral hygiene is completed bythe Patient's Caregiver.
 9. The MobiDIC unit of claim 1 comprising ofsaid unit control module (Motherboard) which is the computer controlcenter for the MobiDIC unit and will control all aspects of unitfunction for delivery of care to the patient and control mobility of theunit.
 10. The MobiDIC unit of claim 1 comprising of said Unit SupplyPlatform, through which all component supply lines/hoses, electricalwiring, connectors and cords will flow internally and externallyallowing for external attachment of connector devices to the supplyplatform such as, said air/water syringe, electric toothbrush, suctionconnectors, camera connectors, PC/Tablet connectors, vital sign deviceconnectors and any additional innovative devices for healthcaremonitoring and delivery of healthcare.
 11. The MobiDIC invention ofclaim 1 comprising of said Swivel Digital Display screen is easy to readand can move in all directions with the ability to display the patient'svital signs on the digital screen and also display the level offunctionality of the unit during operation of the MobiDIC (i.e. fluidreservoir levels, main power supply charge level and any other dataregarding function/operation of the unit).
 12. The MobiDIC invention ofclaim 1 comprising of said unique overall cylindrical design with alltypically visible external supply lines/hoses, electrical wires andcords hidden, MobiDIC's design rendering supply lines/hoses, wires andcords running internal to the unit and invisible renders the unituniquely distinctive in design across the healthcare industry.
 13. TheMobiDIC invention in claim 1 is designed and manufactured in a mannerthat will render the unit easy to clean and disinfect and ready tointerface with multiple technological changes in the various attachmentsthat will connect to or communicate with MobiDIC in its current andfuture designs.
 14. The MobiDIC invention of claim 6 comprising of saidair compressor and its supply lines/hoses will connect to the supplylines/hoses of the water pump moving fresh air and clean water upthrough the internal supply lines/hoses, the supply platform, the supplyplatform connector and the air-water syringe connector to the patient'smouth delivering air and clean water for rinsing out the patient's mouthfollowing oral hygiene care.
 15. The MobiDIC unit of claim 7 comprisingof said suction pump to move fluid from the patient's mouth through thecomponents of the unit internally and onward to the dirty waterreservoir for proper fluid disposal, the suction pump unit will possesssufficient suction power to carry out this function.
 16. The MobiDICunit of claim 9 comprising of the unit supply platform through which allexternal devices will attach through USB ports and other innovativemeans of electronic attachment (i.e. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and more); theBlood Pressure cuff, thermometer, pulse oximeter, intra/extra-oralcamera, electric toothbrush, attachable and compatible computer monitorsand a host of other innovative devices, enhancing delivery of care, willall attach to the unit directly or remotely via the unit supply platformand unit control module (Motherboard).
 17. The MobiDIC invention ofclaim 1 comprising of all component parts allows the patient's caregiverthe ability to brush the patient's teeth using an electric toothbrush,rinse the patient's mouth with water and air jet stream from theair/water syringe, suction the patient's mouth to removewater/fluid/debris using a disposable suction tip attached to the unit,take photos inside the patient's mouth and external photos to capturethe patient's current general well-being, send photos and other vitalsign information, (i.e. Blood Pressure, Pulse, Temperature and otherindicators), gathered to patient's healthcare provider, upon patient'sconsent, via secure electronic/cyber networks connections, future unitdesigns will incorporate rapidly changing technological advances in thehealthcare industry (i.e. USB to Wireless, highly advanced robotic armsthat can be attached to the MobiDIC, in future designs, for automateddelivery of patient care), and additional designs of the MobiDIC canincorporate use of the unit by Dental/Medical Professionals deliveringcare to the patient using units designed specifically for use byDental/Medical Professionals, although the invention has been explainedin relation to its preferred embodiment, it is understood that manyother possible modifications and variations can be made withoutdeparting from the spirit and scope of the invention.
 18. The MobiDICinvention will enhance the ability of the patient's Caregiver and thehealthcare providers, (Dentists and Physicians), to communicateeffectively regarding the patient's dental health and general health,via current and future advances in communication technology, the unit isdesigned to capture and fully incorporate all innovations incommunication.
 19. The MobiDIC invention comprising of a unique designis created specifically for the Caregiver, the patient's close relative,an ancillary healthcare provider or someone with little to no experienceoperating the unit, the unit is designed for safe operation with minimalclassroom and/or on-the-job training regarding delivery of oral hygienecare and monitoring of the patient's vital signs, also the ergonomicdesign makes it comfortable for the Caregiver and easy to incorporatefuture technological advances that may enhance the unit's capacity andcapability to deliver care to the bedside and/or chairside of thepatients in need of care, obvious changes, modifications, andsubstitutions may be made by those skilled in the art to achieve thesame purpose of the invention, the exemplary embodiments are merelyexamples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. 20.The MobiDIC is uniquely designed so that Caregivers, with basic trainingin the use and function of the unit, can move the unit manually orremotely to the patient's bedside/chairside and provide quality, safeand effective oral hygiene care while also monitoring, recording andreporting on the patient's general health using vital sign monitoringdevices and photo images, taken inside and outside the patient's mouth,the information gathered can be securely transmitted electronically tothe patient's Dentist and/or Physician, as requested by the provider andconsented to by the patient, for professional evaluation of thepatient's current general health, it is intended that the MobiDICinvention cover all other embodiments that are within the scope of thedescriptions and claims and their equivalents.